Any freedom was not for free (poems) by Joseph Mthimunye-1

Contents
Introduction 2
1. That’s us 3
2. They don’t want to listen 4
3. They didn’t see me 5
4. Why do you do what you do? 6
5. The youth blood 7
6. Whose suppose to do that for you? 8
7. Someone is a liar 9
8. Who are your true friends? 10
9. One blood 11
10. Ask the Africans 12
11. Cover your wounds 13
12. Dreams are with you 14
13. I’m not alone 15
14. My spiritual boy 16
15. Unsung heroes 17
16. Who was there? 18
17. They said I’m nothing 19
18. Iniquitous human 20
19. Where is peace? 21
20. The second coming of Christ 22
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Any freedom was not for free
The anthology of poems
by: Joseph Mthimunye
Introduction
These poems are dedicated to the heroes or the fighters of this world.
They have spent their time compiling all the nations
so they can be in one and be safe and also to know the truth about this whole world.
But all things came from God until to the hands of His people,
as He gave them wisdom and the authority so they can be in charge.
But what worries most is that they forget His power and the beauty.
All rights reserved.
By Joseph Mthimunye
ISBN 978-0-620-81107-1
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That’s us
That’s who we are and we came across
at the edges like nobody else in the world.
We are given work to do but we couldn’t
do it because it was not ours and we had
no passion to do it.
We were fooled enough until we decided
to build our lives and to recruit ourselves.
We were rejected many times but still
we can survive without their tongues.
They demotivated us but they have failed
because we have taken that as the motivation.
And they also wanted to give us their power
but we refused it because it would not work
for us as we had no idea how it came.
They failed many times to take us down
because they didn’t see the beauty of our dreams.
They tried to watch us in a key hole but they couldn’t
see us well as they didn’t see what we have got…
They saw our footsteps and tried to follow
us, but they couldn’t because the rain
came and washed away our leads.
- Joseph Mthimunye
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They don’t want to listen
I asked them a question but they pushed
their eyes in the sky…
And I asked them a question about the sky
but they pushed their eyes on the ground.
And I just thought that their intentions were to
convince me their bad attitudes.
And that’s where I saw that they don’t want
to listen. But the most important thing
is what I sent in their ears.
And showing that they hear but they don’t
want to focus is where I saw their tears
falling down on the dust because I sent
the powerful words in their hearts.
Previously, they shook their heads, but
secondly they said I’m talking cruel!
That’s where I saw that you must not force
people to listen to you but
force them to hear what you are saying; if it’s good.
I kept on allowing my words to penetrate
in them as I saw that their emotions speak to me
through the reactions.
- Joseph Mthimunye
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They didn’t see me
I came with wisdom but they rejected it
because it came with the poor.
I honoured myself to them and tried to show
the respect but they took advantage because
of the poverty.
They didn’t show any love to me; instead
they presented their pride because of not
knowing the future of someone.
When I ask them about their attitude
they only said I deserve the persecution.
When I’ve been trying to force myself to them
they were busy flushing me to the toilet.
Every time when I am trying to speak to them,
they use to say I’m sounding like someone
who’s trying to blow the trumpet.
I was only the asset when they have problems.
And when I’m not around they use to call me a puppet.
That was so painful to me, but I got it hard to give up on
what I truly wanted.
- Joseph Mthimunye
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Why do you do what you do?
Hey! Why do you have to hide while you
see people dying?
Why do you have to speak lies while you
see people trusting?
Why do you have to hate while you see
other people loving each other?
Is it really necessary for you to take advantage
of the human’s kindness?
How many times trying to destroy other
people’s lives?
Is it really necessary for you to do that?
Why are you failing to practice a good behaviour?
Is it because of failing to do the introspection?
I just always ask myself about people who always
compliment other people but failing to push
themselves forward…
What is the main reason of doing what you
are doing because other people are striving more than
what they have dreamed?
- Joseph Mthimunye
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The youth blood
One soul was taken off before mine was set free.
Blameless heart was stopped so mine can beat.
Focus eyes were taken out in order for mine
to see the light.
The brave men took all the bullets so others can
be protected.
One’s blood was shed in order of others can
be regained.
So, that is why it takes time for others to forget.
After all someone will ask that who’s supposed
to carry all the burdens…
And Someone’s brain was shot so that mine
can be active, and that’s the pain I felt every time
when I am reminded.
Someone’ spirit was taken down in order of others
can rise up…
That’s the question I used to ask myself when I’m
thinking about all the sufferings.
Many people were killed in order for others can
play in the street, and that’s what I use to blame
when I’m thinking about my family.
It would be great if someone can respect
someone’s blood.
- Joseph Mthimunye
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Whose suppose to do that for you?
If you are just relaxed someone will take
what you have been thinking and do something
with it.
If you are depending to someone else know
that he/she might fall down and you will
be house to let.
If you’re always expecting things to come positive
know that they might rise like a snake and
turn against you.
If you’re always expecting food from someone
know that you might one day find the plate empty.
If you are always expecting greatness from people,
know that you have thrown your life into the hands
of the devil.
If you’re expecting someone to give you
the job, know that you might wait for ten
years not getting a job.
If you are not willing to work hard for yourself,
know that you won’t get what you have expected…
If you are not willing to face the storm,
know that you won’t see what is behind the storm.
But whose suppose to do things for you
if you are not willing to do them for yourself?
- Joseph Mthimunye
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Someone is a liar
He comes with a sweet voice to deceive you.
And he can whisper in your ears until you
shed the red tears, but if you are easily tempted.
He fulfils his happiness by destroying other people’s lives.
He always contrives the plans until he puts you in traps.
He always engulfs his heart by putting
the blameless souls forward.
That’s the peril of his mouth!
You are not given to listen to his voice
because you are created by the living God.
Stop crying and start picking up the
pieces of your life because this person
is a killer and a beast of this world.
How many times did he try to trail you down on the mud?
Some people are dead because of his lies!
Some people are failing to acquire the happiness
because of his plans!
Be done with him if you really need to
live a beautiful life, and start connecting
yourself with the creator of this universe.
That’s where you will realize the peace in your heart,
and stop asking yourself about this liar.
- Joseph Mthimunye
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Who are your true friends?
More than five people in the street are
calling me friends because I’m starting to appear.
But none of them knew me the time I was
in difficulties and that simply shows that
I got no one on my list.
They were talking behind my back during
the times of pains and I was thinking that
they are the ones who will help me to lift
up my bags, but all was well because I put
my trust to God.
They now want to be my true friends because
of seeing things starting to be great, and again
by seeing me doing things accurate.
I was their smile-keeper from dawn to dusk
but they took me for grunted, and all that
has passed away with the blowing wind.
Ask yourself that who is your true friend
because they all want to be your best.
And there is nothing left for you either than
taking the next steps and seek the best place.
But I will keep on asking myself that who
are your true friends my best friend.
- Joseph Mthimunye
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One blood
Don’t be surprise when I take good care
of your child because it’s also my blood.
Even though people can say we are not related
please know that we are the family.
Even though the DNA test can deny that,
please note that I can make that happen.
Even though the skin can deny that please
know that the blood is the same.
Even though the language can be different
please get it clear that we are living in one world.
We are also given one breath and again
we are also eating the same bread.
Even though you can say no… but know that
we are created by one God.
One blood!
And there is nothing more than that
because is the main thing that gives us life.
- Joseph Mthimunye
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Ask the Africans
They have witnessed a lot the time they
were fighting but for no lose.
They were so impatient until they got what
they initially wanted.
Was it their mistake for fighting for their dreams?
I ask this question because of what I feel inside.
Today, I’m free because of them being wise.
They didn’t lose hope even though their leaders
were kept for years.
And the blood was shed but the wisdom
was not destroyed, as you see today we got
young people with the whooshing brains.
What was the reason for the warder not recognizing
the warhorse that was kept in the prison?
Was it the pressure because of the position?
Was it being clueless because of not understanding?
I like what pushed them because it led them
straight to the relaxation, as you see today
everyone is free from the darkness.
- Joseph Mthimunye
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Cover your wounds
Be the brave person and give not your enemy a chance.
Act like you don’t feel any pain until
they see where you are stepped.
That’s how we all must be until
to the level of peace.
They all smile in front of your eyes
but only to find out that they are killing you little by little.
Don’t be fooled by their fake giving,
but be convinced by their commitment
in what you are dreaming.
Hey, be careful! These are not the real people,
they get closer to you because
they see your powerful wisdom
and soon they will want to take over your kingdom.
They are living like parasites but on your face
they smile like people who lives in paradise…
And with that living they won’t see the light
because they are trying to pull down
what you are trying to establish.
- Joseph Mthimunye
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Dreams are with you
One day you will archive and this is the truth
that some must admit.
Even though they will try to break
your spirit, let them know that they won’t
do anything until they kill you.
Even though they can kill you let them
know that they won’t take the creativity
that you are given by God.
Because God is the one who said yes
on what you have been planning to do.
And what you have been planning to do
is what will prosper because of your commitment.
Commitment is what will make your things
easier as you have been fighting for them
to come peaceful.
And know that what gives you peace at the end
is what you fought for from the beginning.
- Joseph Mthimunye
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I’m not alone
Even though you will fail to speak with me
but know that the great ones will speak with me.
If you will want to destroy my life know
that the creator will fight for me.
If you will fail to protect me know
that the shelter will engulf me.
If you will fail to give me the water just
know that the river will give me.
If you will fail to make peace with me
know that the forest will make it with me.
If you will fail to give me light know that
the sun and the moon will do that.
If you will refuse to sing with me
know that the birds can sing with me
until the sunset.
If you don’t want to see me again know
that others are enjoying being with me every day.
In everything that you are planning to do
know that I’m not alone.
- Joseph Mthimunye
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My Spiritual Body
You can kill me but know that someone
Inside of me will still live the life of no ending.
You can take off my eyes but know that
the spiritual eyes will guide me.
You can destroy my voice but know that
my spiritual voice will speak for me to God.
You can try to make things hard for me but
know that my spiritual human will make things
easier for me.
You can want to use my wisdom for your own
benefit, but know that my spiritual wisdom
will compile greatness for me.
You can cuff off my feet but know
that my spiritual feet will walk for me.
You can destroy my ears but know
that my spiritual ears will listen for me.
You can cuff off my hands but know that
my spiritual hands will hold things tied for me.
- Joseph Mthimunye
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Unsung heroes
Watch and learn my dear friends!
The great ones have fought for freedom,
but they are still predominant?
They were so brave enough but for nothing
because they are not complimented.
The blood was shed but they are still
regarded as the ordinary ones.
Their parents were highly punished but they
are still treated like any ones.
Their families are still worried but they
take that as something natural.
Is it because of that they are not important?
How because they were also leading the commodity?
And why don’t they give them the chance so they
can be cheered up like legends?
They have used their strength just to
trail out the peace under the bridge, but who sees that?
Nobody because they all say it was their duty to do that.
It was not of the desire to do that,
but it was the situation that pushed them to do that.
Let them be recognized like other ones,
so others can have the power to follow what they have done.
- Joseph Mthimunye
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Who was there?
I was hurt until I realize my real abode.
I was tortured until I see the potential.
I was insulted until I see the reason.
I was called a fool until I see the purpose.
I was rejected until I see the way out.
My friend was killed in front of my eyes
until I see the cruelty of the human.
My home was burned until the ash motivates me.
My skin was feeling cold until the future
gives me the jacket.
I worked like a slave until to the level of relaxation.
I was so patient until to the day of getting
what I expected.
I was so kind until someone took away all that.
I was abused until I get the solution to stand against that.
And someone asked me that who was there and
I said it was those who felt the very same way.
- Joseph Mthimunye
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They said I’m nothing
I tried to put them in a right path but all they said
was that I am not good, and I am not the one to tell them.
I tried to convince them about how to live
but they said I am dominating their lives
and I saw the enemy behind but they
didn’t see that.
It was many faces with the low voices,
trying to deceive others but the wise ones
came with the bold strategy to break
down their plans. And it was a shame because
they were so abashed.
Their little knowledge has faded away
just because of being wise in a wrong pace…
Their mouth kept shut just because of speaking inaccurate…
Their ears were closed just because of listening
to those who were not supposed to be listened…
At the end they started regretting but it was too late,
because they kept things out of the way.
- Joseph Mthimunye
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Iniquitous human
You have been fighting for years but you
acquired nothing.
Stop using your strength were there is no need!
Stop hurting the innocent souls!
Stop being arrogant because you
are hurting the great ones!
Stop acting blameless because there is no goodness!
Who do you think you are impressing?
Who are you trying to win with that atrocity?
Or are you trying to go against the reality?
But know that you will fail to work with the majority.
Why you always killing people physically and mentally?
What have they done to your life?
What is it that you are fighting for?
Did they take anything important from you?
Is it okay for you to be iniquitous for nothing?
- Joseph Mthimunye
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Where is peace?
Where did you lose your peace?
Peace is within those who have love.
Peace is within those who can create it
within the people.
Did you know that peace always needs a place to stay?
Peace is everywhere but people reject it.
They always talk about it but they only fail
to practice it.
They always say: we must make peace so things
can be in good position. But they let that pass easily.
When are you planning to make peace?
You always speak things but fail to do them.
Will you make peace with that attitude?
Are you really failing to make a single piece of a peace?
Is it difficult for you to discuss that?
Is it really painful for you to hold onto that?
- Joseph Mthimunye
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The second coming of Christ
Who knew that Jesus is the Lord?
Who knew that Jesus is coming?
Who knew that a soul that does not accept
Christ as a Lord and saviour is in trouble?
Who knew that Jesus died for everybody?
Yes, I see Him coming down to the earth,
to collect His servants…
And I see Him with the angels blowing the trumpets.
His blood was shed just for someone to get saved.
Are you still not told about His glory?
Did you even give yourself sometime and seek
the truth about His power?
Did you hear that God raised Him from the death?
Did you hear that He forgives at any time?
Why don’t you just give yourself sometime
and read about His mercy?
Are you not told that someone who
tells you about Christ is saving you?
I wish you could be told about His salvation
or His redemption…
Seek the truth and fight the spiritual poverty!
- Joseph Mthimunye
Scriptures about Christ
[Isaiah: 53: 1, Revelation: 1: 7, John: 3: 18, 1 Corinthians: 15: 3-4, 1 Thessa: 4: 16-18, John: 19: 34,
Revelation: 1: 10, Luke: 10: 1, Matthew: 24: 14, Matthew 5: 6]
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